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whoever he may be, the above mentioned guardian deities will see the truth. In
such a case the afore mentioned deities are beseeched to appear in their wrathful
forms and with their forceful sound of Hung! Phat! and they are beseeched to make
the criminals go mad and devour their flesh, blood and heart without delaying for
years, months, days and even for a moment. Kharam Kha Hi! Those who abide by
this pledge, respect the above mentioned deities abide by the agreement signed
by us, the ministers and leaders, wish only good for the Chogyal, his Gurus and his
sons, and serve the both physically and peace (Mak, Lag, Jung, Sum), may they be
seen by the afore said guardian deities and may their life, fortune, glory and wealth
be made to increase like the waxing moon. lf any among "Lho-Men-Tsong-Sum",
would not abide by this pledge will be made to pay three ounces of gold as pledge
breach fee and there after he will be punished according to the degree of crime he
has committed from slight physical punishment to the extent of death penalty. No
hesitation will be made in execution of this punishment so that all may keep this in
their minds.

The seal of following were put :

1 .The minister of Sikkim-Dak Shar,

2. Dechen Namgyal of Tritong Khampa (Tshongkor Lak-Kor),

3. Thar Thim of Barpung,

4. Tamchin Dorleg,

5. Tencho of Lingdam,

6. Chope Drop,

7. Gu-Ju of Drang Tod,

8. Nangpo of Bodrongpa,

9. Tsong Subba, Namphang,

10. Tsong Yug Shug,

11. Mo Zang (or Morang) Mig Tshep,

12. Tsa Tai

13. Poshing

14. Matsi To,

15. Labung Thopa Kui

16. Deshe Hang

17. Mig Yom Ajamta,

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